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Resolution#210707
Jun 30, 2021

This resolution addresses the findings from a Civil Grand Jury report on achieving a living wage and urges the Mayor to implement the accepted recommendations in the city’s budget and through department heads. It aims to improve wage standards for residents.

Resolution responding to the Presiding Judge of the Superior Court on the findings and recommendations contained in the 2020-2021 Civil Grand Jury Report, entitled “Strategic Alignment: Breaking Through to a Living Wage;” and urging the Mayor to cause the implementation of accepted findings and recommendations through her department heads and through the development of the annual budget.

Budget & TaxesHonorary / Symbolic
Passed
8-0
Ordinance#210741
Jun 30, 2021

The ordinance waives certain first-year fees for small businesses starting in San Francisco between November 1, 2021, and October 31, 2022, if they meet specific revenue criteria and are not formula retail. It also includes provisions for refunding any fees that were previously paid.

Ordinance waiving certain first-year permit, license, and business registration fees for businesses that either (1) commence engaging in business within the City from November 1, 2021, through October 31, 2022, have estimated first-year San Francisco gross receipts of $2,000,000 or less, have a registered business location that is for ground floor commercial use and not formula retail use, and have gross receipts in the next three tax years of $10,000,000 or less, or (2) open a new business location for ground floor commercial use and not formula retail use, reported San Francisco gross receipts of $2,000,000 or less on its most recent return, and have gross receipts in the next three tax years of $10,000,000 or less; and refunding any waived fees paid to the City.

Budget & TaxesBusiness & Economy
By Rafael Mandelman
8-0
Ordinance#200519
Jun 29, 2021

This ordinance modifies the Geary-Masonic Special Use District to require that inclusionary housing fees be used for projects within one and a half miles of the district or anywhere in San Francisco if not allocated within five years. It also affirms the Planning Department's environmental review and ensures consistency with the city's General Plan and priority policies.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to modify the Geary-Masonic Special Use District to require use of the inclusionary housing fee for a project within one and one-half miles of the boundaries of the district, or anywhere in San Francisco if not allocated within five years of payment; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making findings of consistency with the General Plan and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and adopting findings of public convenience, necessity, and welfare under Planning Code, Section 302.

HousingBudget & TaxesLand Use & Planning
Passed
10-0
Resolution#210776
Jun 29, 2021

This resolution allows the Director of Property to sell up to 1.2 million square feet of transferable development rights from City Hall at fair market value. It also authorizes the necessary actions to complete these transfers in line with the Planning Code.

Resolution authorizing the Director of Property to sell up to 1,200,000 gross square feet of transferable development rights (“TDR”) from City Hall, located at 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place, at or above fair market value; to execute and record Certificates of Transfer; and to take such additional actions as may be necessary to effectuate one or more TDR transfers in accordance with Planning Code, Section 128.

Budget & TaxesLand Use & Planning
Passed
6-0
Resolution#210705
Jun 29, 2021

This resolution addresses the findings from a report on improving San Francisco's fuel resilience and urges the Mayor to implement the accepted recommendations through her department heads and the annual budget process. It has been passed by the city legislature.

Resolution responding to the Presiding Judge of the Superior Court on the findings and recommendations contained in the 2020-2021 Civil Grand Jury Report, entitled “A Fluid Concern: San Francisco Must Improve Fuel Resilience;” and urging the Mayor to cause the implementation of accepted findings and recommendations through her department heads and through the development of the annual budget.

Budget & TaxesHonorary / Symbolic
Passed
8-0
Ordinance#210536
Jun 29, 2021

The ordinance lowers the size threshold for new buildings to use alternative water sources from 250,000 to 100,000 square feet and exempts some affordable housing projects from this requirement. It also establishes specific non-potable water usage guidelines, modifies fees, and mandates reports on water systems.

Ordinance amending the Health Code to 1) lower the threshold, from 250,000 to 100,000 square feet of gross floor area, for requiring that new buildings be constructed, operated, and maintained using specified alternate water sources for required non-potable uses; 2) exempt certain affordable housing projects and property uses from that requirement; 3) require that certain categories of new buildings use specific sources of nonpotable water for specific purposes; 4) modify certain administrative review fees; 5) require the payment of excess use charges and penalties for failure to properly use and maintain alternate water source systems; and 6) the completion of reports on purified water, recycled water, and Non-potable District Systems; amending the Business and Tax Regulations Code to update certain annual license fee amounts for operating alternate water source systems; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

HousingBudget & TaxesEnvironment
By Myrna Melgar, Rafael Mandelman
8-0
Ordinance#210601
Jun 29, 2021

This ordinance prevents landlords from evicting tenants for unpaid rent from October 1, 2021, to December 31, 2021, if the tenant has paid at least 25% of what they owe due to COVID-19, and it also stops landlords from charging late fees for that rent. It will only be effective if state law changes to allow it.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to prohibit landlords from evicting residential tenants for non-payment of rent that came due between October 1, 2021, and December 31, 2021, that was not paid due to the COVID-19 pandemic, provided the tenant has paid at least 25 percent of the rent owed; to prohibit landlords from imposing late fees, penalties, or similar charges on such tenants; providing that such amendments will take effect only to the extent state law is modified accordingly; and making findings as required by the California Tenant Protection Act of 2019.

HousingBudget & TaxesGovernance & Elections
By Connie Chan, Myrna Melgar, Rafael Mandelman
33-0
Ordinance#210731
Jun 29, 2021

This ordinance authorizes the City to settle a lawsuit with Con-Quest Contractors, Inc. for $325,000 related to construction claims. The lawsuit was filed in April 2020 in San Francisco Superior Court.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Con-Quest Contractors, Inc. against the City and County of San Francisco for $325,000; the lawsuit was filed on April 9, 2020, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-20-584105; entitled Con-Quest Contractors, Inc. v. City and County of San Francisco; the lawsuit involves construction claims.

Budget & TaxesLand Use & Planning
Passed
9-0 /1
Resolution#210766
Jun 29, 2021

This resolution allows San Francisco to reimburse up to $63 million in future expenses using proceeds from residential mortgage revenue bonds for specific housing projects at 151 and 351 Friedell Street. It also authorizes the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development to manage the application process and related financial requirements with the California Debt Limit Allocation Committee.

Resolution declaring the intent of the City and County of San Francisco (“City”) to reimburse certain expenditures from proceeds of future bonded indebtedness in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $63,000,000; authorizing the Director of the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development (“Director”) to submit an application and related documents to the California Debt Limit Allocation Committee (“CDLAC”) to permit the issuance of residential mortgage revenue bonds in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $63,000,000 for 151 and 351 Friedell Street (Hunters Point Shipyard Phase 1 Blocks 52 and 54); authorizing and directing the Director to direct the Controller’s Office to hold in trust an amount not to exceed $100,000 in accordance with CDLAC procedures; authorizing the Director to certify to CDLAC that the City has on deposit the required amount; authorizing the Director to pay an amount equal to such deposit to the State of California if the City fails to issue the residential mortgage revenue bonds; authorizing and directing the execution of any documents necessary to implement this Resolution; and ratifying and approving any action heretofore taken in connection with the Project, as defined herein, and the Application, as defined herein.

HousingTransportationBudget & Taxes
Passed
4-0
Resolution#210767
Jun 29, 2021

This resolution allows San Francisco to reimburse certain costs related to a housing project on Sunnydale Avenue using future bond proceeds, up to $58.75 million. It also authorizes the Mayor's Office of Housing and Community Development to apply for residential mortgage revenue bonds and manage related financial requirements.

Resolution declaring the intent of the City and County of San Francisco (“City”) to reimburse certain expenditures from proceeds of future bonded indebtedness in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $58,750,000; authorizing the Director of the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development (“Director”) to submit an application and related documents to the California Debt Limit Allocation Committee (“CDLAC”) to permit the issuance of residential mortgage revenue bonds in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $58,750,000 for 1500 Block of Sunnydale Avenue; authorizing and directing the Director to direct the Controller’s Office to hold in trust an amount not to exceed $100,000 in accordance with CDLAC procedures; authorizing the Director to certify to CDLAC that the City has on deposit the required amount; authorizing the Director to pay an amount equal to such deposit to the State of California if the City fails to issue the residential mortgage revenue bonds; authorizing and directing the execution of any documents necessary to implement this Resolution, as defined herein; and ratifying and approving any action heretofore taken in connection with the Project, as defined herein, and the Application, as defined herein.

HousingTransportationBudget & Taxes
Passed
4-0
Motion#210779
Jun 29, 2021

This motion directs the Budget and Legislative Analyst to perform two audits in FY 2021-2022 on specific economic development programs and affordable housing funds managed by the city. The audits will evaluate the effectiveness, funding sources, and usage of these programs over the past ten years.

Motion directing the Budget and Legislative Analyst to conduct two performance audits in Fiscal Year (FY) 2021-2022 of the Office of Economic and Workforce Development economic development programs, including Community Grants programs, and Small Business programs and coordination with the Office of Small Business; and Affordable Housing funds administered by the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development, including sources and allowable uses of funds, dedicated and actual use of funds over prior ten year period and available fund balances, and planning, decision-making, and reporting on fund allocations and balances.

HousingBudget & TaxesBusiness & Economy
Passed
6-0
Resolution#210765
Jun 29, 2021

This resolution allows the city to issue a multifamily housing revenue note up to $56 million to finance the acquisition and renovation of a 187-unit rental housing project at 55 Mason and 216 Eddy Streets, known as "Ambassador Ritz." It also approves various agreements and authorizes city officials to take necessary actions to implement the financing.

Resolution authorizing the execution and delivery of a multifamily housing revenue note in one or more series in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $56,039,857 for the purpose of providing financing for the acquisition and rehabilitation of a 187-unit multifamily rental housing project located at 55 Mason Street and 216 Eddy Street, known as “Ambassador Ritz 4%;” approving the form of and authorizing the execution of a funding loan agreement, providing the terms and conditions of the loan from the funding lenders to the City, and the execution and delivery of the note; approving the form of and authorizing the execution of a borrower loan agreement providing the terms and conditions of the loan from the City to the borrower; approving the form of and authorizing the execution of a regulatory agreement and declaration of restrictive covenants; authorizing the collection of certain fees; approving modifications, changes and additions to the documents, as defined herein; ratifying and approving any action heretofore taken in connection with the back-to-back loan, the note and the Project; granting general authority to City officials to take actions necessary to implement this Resolution, as defined herein; and related matters, as defined herein.

HousingTransportationBudget & Taxes
Passed
4-0
Resolution#210768
Jun 29, 2021

This resolution approves the use of nearly $24.7 million in federal Community Development Block Grant funds for San Francisco's fiscal year 2021-2022. It allows the Mayor to apply for and manage these funds to support community development projects.

Resolution retroactively approving the Fiscal Year (FY) 2021-2022 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program; authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the City and County of San Francisco, to apply for, accept, and expend the City’s FY2021-2022 CDBG Program entitlement from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development in the amount of $18,887,307 and to expend estimated program income in the amount of $5,850,000 for a combined total of approximately $24,737,307 for a period beginning July 1, 2021, through the date when all funds are expended.

HousingTransportationBudget & Taxes
Passed
4-0
Resolution#210769
Jun 29, 2021

This resolution approves the use of $1,590,749 in Emergency Solutions Grants funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for the fiscal year 2021-2022. It allows the Mayor to apply for and manage these funds to support homelessness services in San Francisco.

Resolution retroactively approving the Fiscal Year (FY) 2021-2022 Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG) Program; and authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the City and County of San Francisco, to apply for, accept, and expend the City’s FY2021-2022 ESG Program entitlement from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, in the amount of $1,590,749 for an unspecified period starting July 1, 2021.

HousingPublic SafetyBudget & Taxes
Passed
4-0
Resolution#210770
Jun 29, 2021

This resolution approves the use of over $5.2 million in federal funds from the HOME Program for affordable housing initiatives in San Francisco for the fiscal year 2021-2022. It allows the Mayor to manage these funds and ensures they can be used until June 30, 2026.

Resolution retroactively approving the Fiscal Year (FY) 2021-2022 HOME Investment Partnership (HOME) Program; and authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the City and County of San Francisco, to apply for, accept, and expend the City’s FY2021-2022 HOME Program entitlement from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development in the amount of $5,161,731 and to expend Program Income in the amount of $100,000 for a combined total of $5,261,731 for the term of July 1, 2021, through June 30, 2026.

HousingBudget & Taxes
Passed
4-0
Resolution#210771
Jun 29, 2021

This resolution approves the use of nearly $13 million in federal funds for the Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) Program in San Francisco for the fiscal year 2021-2022. It allows the Mayor to manage these funds, which will support housing assistance for individuals with AIDS through June 2026.

Resolution retroactively approving the Fiscal Year (FY) 2021-2022 Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) Program; and authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the City and County of San Francisco, to apply for, accept, and expend the City’s FY2021-2022 HOPWA Program entitlement from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development in the amount of $7,041,373 and to expend program income and reprogrammed funds in the amount of $5,936,229 for a combined total of $12,977,602 for the period of July 1, 2021, through June 30, 2026.

HousingBudget & Taxes
By Rafael Mandelman
4-0
Resolution#210773
Jun 29, 2021

This resolution allows the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing to extend its lease for office space at 601 Van Ness Avenue until July 31, 2026, at a starting monthly rent of $30,261, with annual increases. It also authorizes the Director of Property to handle necessary paperwork and modifications related to the lease extension.

Resolution authorizing the Director of Property, on behalf of the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing, to exercise a Lease Extension Option for approximately 8,646 rentable square feet of office space located at 601 Van Ness Avenue, Suite P, with Opera Plaza L.P., for use as administrative offices, for an extended term to commence on the later of August 1, 2021, or approval of this Resolution, and terminating on July 31, 2026, at the monthly base rent of $30,261 for a total annual base rent of $363,132 in the initial year of the extended term, plus an annual $1 per square foot increase each August 1 thereafter; and authorizing the Director of Property to execute documents, make certain modifications and take certain actions in furtherance of exercising the Lease Extension Option and this Resolution, as defined herein.

HousingBudget & TaxesHonorary / Symbolic
Passed
6-0
Resolution#210782
Jun 29, 2021

This resolution supports allocating $2 million for a program called "Free Muni For All Youth" for one year, starting August 15, 2021. It also encourages the Municipal Transportation Agency to collaborate with local schools to promote the program.

Resolution supporting the budget allocation of $2,000,000 for “Free Muni For All Youth” for a period of 12 months; urging the Municipal Transportation Agency to implement this program effective August 15, 2021, and to partner with the San Francisco Unified School District and all San Francisco schools on a comprehensive outreach effort.

TransportationBudget & TaxesHonorary / Symbolic
By Connie Chan, Myrna Melgar, Rafael Mandelman
4-0
Ordinance#210492
Jun 29, 2021

This ordinance removes the expiration date on existing regulations that limit fees charged by third-party food delivery services in San Francisco. It ensures that these fee caps and regulations remain in effect indefinitely.

Ordinance amending the Police Code to remove the sunset clause from the article imposing a fee cap and other regulations on Third-Party Food Delivery Services.

Public SafetyBudget & TaxesSocial Services & Equity
By Connie Chan, Myrna Melgar, Rafael Mandelman
8-0
Ordinance#210641
Jun 29, 2021

This ordinance allocates the expected income and expenses for San Francisco's departments for the fiscal years ending June 30, 2022, and June 30, 2023. It was passed to ensure the city can operate with a clear budget during this period.

Proposed Interim Budget and Appropriation Ordinance appropriating all estimated receipts and all estimated expenditures for Departments of the City and County of San Francisco as of June 1, 2021, for the Fiscal Years (FYs) ending June 30, 2022, and June 30, 2023.

Budget & Taxes
Passed
9-0
Ordinance#210642
Jun 29, 2021

This ordinance establishes and details various job positions and their salaries within the city budget for the fiscal years ending June 30, 2022, and June 30, 2023. It also allows for the appointment of temporary positions and sets their compensation.

Proposed Interim Annual Salary Ordinance enumerating positions in the Annual Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for the Fiscal Years (FYs) ending June 30, 2022, and June 30, 2023, continuing, creating, or establishing these positions; enumerating and including therein all positions created by Charter or State law for which compensations are paid from City and County funds and appropriated in the Annual Appropriation Ordinance; authorizing appointments or continuation of appointments thereto; specifying and fixing the compensations and work schedules thereof; and authorizing appointments to temporary positions and fixing compensations.

Budget & TaxesGovernance & Elections
Passed
9-0
Resolution#210392
Jun 29, 2021

This resolution allows Public Works to use a grant of up to $250,000 from the Bay Area Rapid Transit District to support the Pit Stop Public Toilet Program for the period from July 1, 2020, to June 30, 2021. It has been officially approved and is now in effect.

Resolution retroactively authorizing Public Works to accept and expend a grant of up to $250,000 from the San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District for the Pit Stop Public Toilet Program for the period of July 1, 2020, through June 30, 2021.

TransportationBudget & Taxes
Passed
6-0
Resolution#210684
Jun 29, 2021

This resolution allows the Department of Public Health to accept an additional $57,564 grant from the CDC, increasing the total to $127,696 for a program focused on HIV and tuberculosis assistance. The funding is retroactively authorized for the period from September 30, 2019, to September 29, 2021.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Department of Public Health to accept and expend a grant amendment to increase the amount by $57,564 for a total of $127,696 from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention through the Regents of the University of California, San Francisco for participation in a program, entitled “Targeted Human Immunodeficiency Virus/Tuberculosis Strategic Information Technical Assistance for President's Emergency Plan for Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome Relief (PEPFAR) and Global Fund to Fight Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome, Tuberculosis and Malaria (GFATM) Countries,” for the period of September 30, 2019, through September 29, 2021.

Public SafetyBudget & TaxesPublic Health
By Rafael Mandelman
5-0 /1
Ordinance#210761
Jun 29, 2021

This ordinance allows direct financial assistance to low-income tenants and grants to nonprofit organizations for administering rent relief, while also extending the use of the COVID-19 Rent Resolution and Relief Fund until June 30, 2023. It revises existing rules to make rent relief more accessible and flexible.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to revise the COVID-19 Rent Resolution and Relief Fund to allow for direct assistance to low-income tenants (in addition to existing authority to provide direct assistance to their landlords), allow for grants to nonprofit, community based organizations to administer rent relief from the Fund, and remove certain restrictions on the provision of rent relief from the Fund, while authorizing the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development to develop rules governing such rent relief; and to extend the use of the Fund for COVID-19 related purposes from March 31, 2023, to June 30, 2023.

HousingBudget & TaxesGovernance & Elections
By Connie Chan, Rafael Mandelman, Shamann Walton
8-0
Ordinance#210538
Jun 28, 2021

This ordinance allocates $64.15 million from the Fiscal Cliff Reserve to the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development for the development and management of affordable housing through the Housing Stability Fund for the fiscal year 2021-2022. It aims to support the acquisition and creation of social housing in San Francisco.

Ordinance appropriating $64,150,000 from the Fiscal Cliff Reserve to the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development for the acquisition, creation and operation of affordable, social housing under the Housing Stability Fund in Fiscal Year (FY) 2021-2022.

HousingTransportationBudget & Taxes
By Connie Chan, Shamann Walton
9-1 /1
Resolution#210703
Jun 28, 2021

This resolution addresses the findings and recommendations from a Civil Grand Jury report about Van Ness Avenue and urges the Mayor to implement those recommendations through her department heads and the annual budget. It has been passed by the city legislature.

Resolution responding to the Presiding Judge of the Superior Court on the findings and recommendations contained in the 2020-2021 Civil Grand Jury Report, entitled “Van Ness Avenue: What Lies Beneath;” and urging the Mayor to cause the implementation of accepted findings and recommendations through her department heads and through the development of the annual budget.

Budget & TaxesHonorary / Symbolic
Passed
10-0
Ordinance#210643
Jun 28, 2021

This ordinance allocates the expected income and expenses for San Francisco's departments for the fiscal years ending June 30, 2022, and June 30, 2023. It ensures that the city's budget is officially set and approved for those years.

Budget and Appropriation Ordinance appropriating all estimated receipts and all estimated expenditures for Departments of the City and County of San Francisco as of June 1, 2021, for the Fiscal Years (FYs) ending June 30, 2022, and June 30, 2023.

Budget & Taxes
Passed
21-0
Ordinance#210644
Jun 28, 2021

This ordinance outlines the salaries and positions included in the city budget for the fiscal years ending June 30, 2022, and June 30, 2023. It establishes compensation, work schedules, and authorizes appointments for both permanent and temporary positions funded by the city.

Annual Salary Ordinance enumerating positions in the Annual Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for the Fiscal Years (FYs) ending June 30, 2022, and June 30, 2023, continuing, creating, or establishing these positions; enumerating and including therein all positions created by Charter or State law for which compensations are paid from City and County funds and appropriated in the Annual Appropriation Ordinance; authorizing appointments or continuation of appointments thereto; specifying and fixing the compensations and work schedules thereof; and authorizing appointments to temporary positions and fixing compensations therefore.

Budget & TaxesGovernance & Elections
Passed
17-0
Resolution#210527
Jun 25, 2021

This resolution approves a list of projects in San Francisco that will receive funding from the state's Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account for the fiscal year 2021-2022. The funds are part of California's Road Repair and Accountability Act aimed at improving road conditions.

Resolution approving the list of projects to be funded by Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account funds as established by California Senate Bill 1, the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017.

TransportationBudget & Taxes
Passed
7-0
Resolution#210412
Jun 25, 2021

This resolution allows the Office of the Treasurer & Tax Collector to extend its contract with Wausau Financial Systems for software support by ten years and increase the total contract amount by over $4 million. The new contract will run from June 27, 2011, to June 26, 2031, pending approval from the Board of Supervisors and the Mayor.

Resolution authorizing the Office of the Treasurer & Tax Collector to amend a software license and support contract with Wausau Financial Systems, Inc., to extend the contract term for an additional ten years and to increase the contract amount by $4,178,216 for a total amount not to exceed $11,188,396 to commence upon Board of Supervisors and Mayoral approval for the total period of June 27, 2011, through June 26, 2031.

Budget & TaxesBusiness & Economy
Passed
3-0 /1
Resolution#210445
Jun 25, 2021

This resolution approves changes to an advertising agreement with Intersection Media, LLC, allowing for reduced payments due to COVID-19 impacts and adding new advertising opportunities in Central Subway stations. It also extends the contract for an additional five years.

Resolution retroactively approving the Second Amendment to the Agreement for advertising on Municipal Transportation Agency vehicles and other property with Intersection Media, LLC, to reduce the minimum annual guarantee payments from March 1, 2020, through June 30, 2022, due to the impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic; to add an advertising program in the Central Subway stations and tunnel; and to exercise the second five-year option to extend the contract.

TransportationBudget & TaxesPublic Health
Passed
2-1 /1
Resolution#210498
Jun 25, 2021

The resolution allows the Recreation and Park Department to secure and use a $5,768,000 grant for the playground at India Basin Shoreline Park, with a commitment to maintain the project until 2050. It also authorizes the filing of a Declaration of Restriction on specific property to ensure compliance with the grant conditions.

Resolution authorizing the Recreation and Park Department to retroactively apply for, accept and expend a grant in the amount of $5,768,000 from the California Department of Parks and Recreation for the Statewide Park and Community Revitalization Program to support the playground at India Basin Shoreline Park Project; approving the Grant Contract that requires the Department to maintain the project for the duration of the contract performance period from July 1, 2020, through June 30, 2050, pursuant to Charter, Section 9.118(a); and authorizing the Recreation and Park Department's General Manager to file a Declaration of Restriction against the property designated as Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 4629A, Lot No. 010, and Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 4629A, Lot No. 011, providing the restrictions contained in the Grant Contract will apply until June 30, 2050.

TransportationBudget & TaxesEnvironment
Passed
3-0 /1
Resolution#210499
Jun 25, 2021

This resolution allows the Department of Public Health to use a $925,000 grant from the San Francisco General Hospital Foundation for a mental health program from October 2020 to August 2022. It has been approved retroactively.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Department of Public Health to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $925,000 from the San Francisco General Hospital Foundation to participate in a program, entitled “Transform Mental Behavioral Health Fund,” for the period of October 1, 2020, through August 31, 2022.

Budget & TaxesPublic Health
Passed
3-0 /1
Resolution#210511
Jun 25, 2021

This resolution allows the Recreation and Park Department to increase a grant by $7.1 million for the Buchanan Mall Renewal Project, bringing the total grant amount to $8 million. It also establishes a contract with the California Department of Parks and Recreation, requiring maintenance of the project until June 30, 2050.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Recreation and Park Department to amend a grant agreement with the Trust for Public Land to increase the grant by $7,100,000 which includes up to $5,800,000 in grant funding from the California Department of Parks and Recreation, for a total amount of $8,000,000 and to accept and expend the additional funds for the Buchanan Mall Renewal Project; and approving a grant contract with the California Department of Parks and Recreation, which includes a requirement to maintain the project for the duration of the contract performance period from July 1, 2020, through June 30, 2050, pursuant to Charter, Section 9.118(a).

Budget & TaxesEnvironment
Passed
3-0 /1
Resolution#210484
Jun 25, 2021

This resolution allows the Sheriff’s Office to partner with the San Francisco Pretrial Diversion Project for pretrial services over three years, with the option to extend for two additional years. The total contract amount is capped at $18,764,430.

Resolution authorizing the Sheriff’s Office to contract with the San Francisco Pretrial Diversion Project, Inc., for pretrial services for a three-year period from July 1, 2021, through June 30, 2024, with two one-year options to extend for a contract total not to exceed amount of $18,764,430.

Public SafetyBudget & Taxes
Passed
5-0 /1
Resolution#210525
Jun 25, 2021

This resolution approves an increase of $16.2 million to the existing contract with KONE Inc. for escalator and electric walk maintenance services at the airport, extending the contract by three years until June 30, 2024. The total contract amount will now be capped at $34.47 million.

Resolution approving Modification No. 4 to Airport Contract No. 50205, Escalator and Electric Walk Maintenance, Repair, and On-Call Services, with KONE Inc., to increase the contract amount by $16,200,000 for a new not to exceed contract amount of $34,465,600 and to extend the contract term by three years to a new contract end date of June 30, 2024, pursuant to Charter, Section 9.118(b), to commence following Board approval.

Budget & Taxes
Passed
5-0 /1
Resolution#210526
Jun 25, 2021

This resolution approves an increase of $12.6 million to the existing elevator maintenance contract with TK Elevator Corporation, raising the total contract amount to $22.3 million. It also extends the contract for an additional three years, now set to end on June 30, 2024.

Resolution approving Modification No. 2 to Airport Contract No. 50204, Elevator Maintenance, Repair, and On-Call Services, with TK Elevator Corporation, to increase the contract amount by $12,600,000 for a new not to exceed contract amount of $22,282,912 and to extend the contract term by three years to a new contract end date of June 30, 2024, pursuant to Charter, Section 9.118(b), to commence following Board approval.

Budget & Taxes
Passed
5-0 /1
Resolution#210529
Jun 25, 2021

This resolution approves an extension of the security services contract with Allied Universal Security Services for the Human Services Agency, extending it by two years and increasing the total contract amount by $8,011,158. The revised contract will now run from July 1, 2018, through June 30, 2023, with a total not to exceed $21,985,735.

Resolution approving a first amendment to the contract between the City and County of San Francisco, by and through its Human Services Agency (“HSA”), and Allied Universal Security Services for the provision of HSA Security Services, to extend the contract term by two years from July 1, 2021, for a total term of July 1, 2018, through June 30, 2023, and to increase the amount of the contract by $8,011,158 for a revised total amount not to exceed $21,985,735.

Budget & Taxes
Passed
7-0 /1
Resolution#210544
Jun 25, 2021

This resolution approves changes to a contract with Catherine Wagner LLC to extend its duration and increase its funding by $15,906 for a total of $328,376. The contract involves providing designs and consulting for artwork in the Central Subway, extending the agreement from June 1, 2011, to December 31, 2021.

Resolution retroactively approving Modification Nos. 3 and 4 to extend the contract and to increase the amount of the contract by $15,906 for a total amount not to exceed $328,376; and approving Modification No. 5 to extend the term of the contract for a total term of June 1, 2011, through December 31, 2021, between the Arts Commission, the Municipal Transportation Agency and Catherine Wagner LLC, to provide designs and consult on the fabrication and installation of artwork to be displayed in the Central Subway.

TransportationBudget & TaxesGovernance & Elections
Passed
5-0 /1
Resolution#210545
Jun 25, 2021

This resolution approves two contract modifications with Paramedia, LLC, extending the contract period for artwork design and installation in the Central Subway until December 31, 2021, without increasing the contract amount of $536,550. It retroactively extends the contract term to June 29, 2021, and ensures the continuation of services provided by the Arts Commission and Municipal Transportation Agency.

Resolution retroactively approving Contract Modification No. 2 to extend the term to June 29, 2021; and approving Contract Modification No. 3 to extend the term for a total term of June 1, 2011, through December 31, 2021, with no increase to the contract amount of $536,550 between the Arts Commission, Municipal Transportation Agency, and Paramedia, LLC, to provide designs and consult on the fabrication and installation of artwork to be displayed in the Central Subway.

TransportationBudget & TaxesGovernance & Elections
Passed
5-0 /1
Resolution#210546
Jun 25, 2021

This resolution approves a one-year extension of a contract with artist Tomie Arai for design and consultation on artwork for the Central Subway, retroactively covering the period from March 1, 2011, to December 31, 2021. The total contract amount remains unchanged at $290,500.

Resolution retroactively approving Modification No. 3 between the Arts Commission, the Municipal Transportation Agency and Tomie Arai to extend the term of the contract for one year for a total term of March 1, 2011, through December 31, 2021, with no increase to the contract amount of $290,500 to provide designs and consult on the fabrication and installation of artwork to be displayed in the Central Subway.

TransportationBudget & TaxesGovernance & Elections
Passed
5-0 /1
Resolution#210547
Jun 25, 2021

This resolution approves an extension of a contract for artwork design and installation in the Central Subway, retroactively covering the period from June 1, 2011, to December 31, 2021, without changing the contract amount of $458,823. It involves the Arts Commission, Municipal Transportation Agency, White Light Inc., and Werner Klotz Public Art Inc.

Resolution retroactively approving Contract Modification No. 4 to extend the term of the contract for a total term of June 1, 2011, through December 31, 2021, with no change to the contract amount of $458,823 between the Arts Commission, Municipal Transportation Agency, White Light Inc. and Werner Klotz Public Art Inc., to provide designs and consult on the fabrication and installation of artwork to be displayed in the Central Subway.

TransportationBudget & TaxesGovernance & Elections
Passed
5-0 /1
Resolution#210548
Jun 25, 2021

This resolution approves a two-year extension of a contract with artist Yumei Hou for design and consultation services related to artwork in the Central Subway, maintaining the original contract amount of $60,500. The contract now runs from March 1, 2011, to December 31, 2021.

Resolution retroactively approving Contract Modification No. 2 between the Arts Commission, the Municipal Transportation Agency and Yumei Hou to extend the term of the contract for two years for a total term of March 1, 2011, through December 31, 2021, with no increase to the contract amount of $60,500 to provide designs and consult on the fabrication and installation of artwork to be displayed in the Central Subway.

TransportationBudget & TaxesGovernance & Elections
Passed
5-0 /1
Resolution#210482
Jun 25, 2021

This resolution approves a ten-year lease agreement between AT&T and the City for cellular service at San Francisco International Airport, starting with an annual rent of $2.4 million and a one-time payment of $28.6 million for infrastructure improvements. The lease will begin once it is approved by the Board of Supervisors.

Resolution approving a Lease Agreement for Cellular Service Partner (CSP), Lease No. 2020-0181, between New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC (d.b.a. AT&T), as tenant, and the City and County of San Francisco, acting by and through its Airport Commission, for a term of ten years, and an annual base rent of $2,400,000 for the first year of the Lease and a one time reimbursement payment of $28,600,000 for neutral host distributed antennae system improvements to Harvey Milk Terminal 1 and the Grand Hyatt at SFO, to commence upon approval by the Board of Supervisors.

HousingBudget & TaxesGovernance & Elections
Passed
5-0 /2
Hearing#210695
Jun 23, 2021

This hearing aims to clarify the allocation of funds in the City’s Rent Relief Program, ensuring that as many tenants as possible receive assistance. It also requests a report from the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development on how to maximize available resources for tenant support.

Hearing on the City’s Rent Relief Program to get greater clarity on how funds are being allocated, make sure funds are going to as many tenants as possible, and to explore how we can use all available resources to ensure that no tenants are left behind; and requesting the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development to report.

HousingTransportationBudget & Taxes
By Shamann Walton
4-0
Motion#210749
Jun 23, 2021

This motion allows the release of $427,500 from a reserve fund to pay for a new design and deployment of trash cans in San Francisco. The funds were previously set aside by a prior ordinance.

Motion authorizing the release of reserved funds in the amount of $427,500 placed on Board of Supervisors’ reserve by Ordinance No. 165-20, to fund the new trash can design and deployment.

Budget & Taxes
Passed
8-0
Hearing#210669
Jun 23, 2021

This legislation is a hearing to discuss releasing over $300 million in reserved funds for the Department of Public Health and the Department of Supportive Housing and Homelessness. The funds will be used for facilities acquisition, renovations, and housing acquisition and prevention efforts.

Hearing to consider the release of reserved funds to the Department of Public Health, in the amount of $68,099,127 to fund the one-time facilities acquisition and renovations, and to the Department of Supportive Housing and Homelessness, in the amount of $232,408,596 to fund the one-time housing acquisition and prevention interventions, placed on the Budget and Appropriations Committee reserve by Ordinance No. 165-20.

HousingBudget & TaxesPublic Health
Filed
1-0
Ordinance#210742
Jun 22, 2021

The ordinance allows the Office of the District Attorney to use a $2 million grant from the MacArthur Foundation to support the Safety and Justice Challenge and adds a new administrative analyst position funded by this grant. It retroactively covers the period from January 1, 2021, to December 31, 2022.

Ordinance retroactively authorizing the Office of the District Attorney to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $2,000,000 from the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation to support San Francisco’s participation as an implementation site in the Safety and Justice Challenge, and amending Ordinance No. 166-20 (Annual Salary Ordinance File No. 200568 for Fiscal Years (FYs) 2020-2021 and 2021-2022) to provide for the addition of one grant funded Class 1824 Principal Administrative Analyst position (FTE 1.0) at the Office of the District Attorney for the period of January 1, 2021, through December 31, 2022.

Public SafetyBudget & Taxes
Passed
8-0
Ordinance#210743
Jun 22, 2021

The ordinance allows the Office of the District Attorney to use a $1,000,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Justice for the Justice Reinvestment Initiative and adds two new positions for Victim/Witness Investigators funded by this grant. It retroactively covers the period from October 1, 2020, to September 30, 2023.

Ordinance retroactively authorizing the Office of the District Attorney to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $1,000,000 from the U.S. Department of Justice to fund the Justice Reinvestment Initiative; and amending Ordinance No. 166-20 (Annual Salary Ordinance File No. 200568 for Fiscal Years (FYs) 2020-2021 and 2021-2022) to provide for the addition of two grant funded Class 8133 Victim/Witness Investigator III positions (FTE 2.0) in the Office of the District Attorney for the period of October 1, 2020, through September 30, 2023.

Public SafetyBudget & Taxes
By Shamann Walton
8-0
Resolution#210714
Jun 22, 2021

This resolution allows the Director of Transportation to sign a contract with MacKay Meters, Inc. to purchase new parking meter hardware and support services for up to $70,557,894 over five years, with a possible five-year extension. The goal is to replace the existing parking meter systems in San Francisco.

Resolution authorizing the Director of Transportation to execute Contract No. SFMTA 2020-46, for Procurement of Single- and Multi-Space Parking Meter Hardware and Support Services with MacKay Meters, Inc., to replace existing hardware in an amount not to exceed $70,557,894 and for a term of five years, to commence following Board approval, with the option to extend for five additional years.

TransportationBudget & TaxesEnvironment
Passed
10-0
Ordinance#210566
Jun 22, 2021

The ordinance regulates vending at the Port of San Francisco by requiring permits and establishing associated fees and enforcement actions. It also mandates reports on health and safety enforcement and updates existing codes to align with state law regarding sidewalk vending.

Ordinance adopting regulation of vending within the jurisdiction of the Port of San Francisco, requiring permits, and authorizing permit fee and enforcement actions in the Port Code; requiring the Port and the Department of Public Health to report to the Board of Supervisors about regulatory implementation and health and safety enforcement; amending provisions of the Port and Public Works Codes, and repealing peddler regulations in the Police Code, to comply with state law regarding sidewalk vending; amending provisions of the Administrative, Business and Tax Regulations, Health, and Transportation Codes to conform with state law and new Port Code regulations regarding vending; and adopting findings under the California Environmental Quality Act.

Budget & TaxesPublic HealthBusiness & Economy
Passed
10-0
Ordinance#210424
Jun 22, 2021

The ordinance allows the Office of the District Attorney to use a $6 million grant from the Crankstart Foundation to support the Healing Justice Initiative and adds several new positions funded by this grant. It also amends the salary ordinance to include these positions for the specified period.

Ordinance retroactively authorizing the Office of the District Attorney to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $6,000,000 from the Crankstart Foundation to support the Healing Justice Initiative; and amending Ordinance No. 166-20 (Annual Salary Ordinance File No. 200568 for Fiscal Years 2020-2021 and 2021-2022) to provide for the addition of one grant funded Class 8177 Attorney position (FTE 1.0), one grant funded Class 8135 Assistant Chief Victim/Witness Investigator position (FTE 1.0), and one grant funded Class 1823 Senior Administrative Analyst position (FTE 1.0) at the Office of the District Attorney, and one grant funded Class 8177 Attorney position (FTE 1.0) at the Public Defender’s Office, for the period of January 1, 2021, through December 31, 2023.

Public SafetyBudget & TaxesSocial Services & Equity
By Shamann Walton
7-0 /1
Ordinance#210555
Jun 22, 2021

This ordinance updates the agreement between San Francisco and the Service Employees International Union, allowing unspent tuition reimbursement funds from the 2020-2021 fiscal year to be carried over and increasing the reimbursement amount for the 2021-2022 fiscal year. It aims to support staff and per diem nurses in their educational expenses.

Ordinance adopting and implementing the Second Amendment to the 2019-2022 Memorandum of Understanding between the City and County of San Francisco and the Service Employees International Union, Local 1021: Staff & Per Diem Nurses, to amend the Tuition Reimbursement provision to carry over unspent funds from Fiscal Year 2020-2021 and to increase the reimbursement amount for Fiscal Year 2021-2022.

Budget & TaxesHonorary / Symbolic
Passed
9-0 /2
Ordinance#210161
Jun 22, 2021

This ordinance updates the Business and Tax Regulations Code to include new rules for implementing the Vacancy Tax, which targets vacant commercial properties. It aims to encourage property owners to either lease or sell their vacant spaces.

Ordinance amending the Business and Tax Regulations Code to add provisions to administer the Vacancy Tax.

Budget & TaxesBusiness & Economy
Passed
9-0 /1
Resolution#210659
Jun 22, 2021

This resolution approves the interim budget for the Office of Community Investment and Infrastructure, which is managing redevelopment efforts in San Francisco for the fiscal year 2021-2022. It allows the agency to allocate funds for its operations and projects during that period.

Resolution approving the Proposed Interim Budget of the Office of Community Investment and Infrastructure, operating as the Successor Agency to the San Francisco Redevelopment Agency for Fiscal Year (FY) 2021-2022.

TransportationBudget & Taxes
Passed
5-0
Resolution#210639
Jun 22, 2021

This resolution designates Clinton Reilly Communications, operating as The San Francisco Examiner, as the official newspaper for the City and County of San Francisco to publish all official advertisements for the fiscal year 2021-2022. It has been passed and is now in effect.

Resolution designating Clinton Reilly Communications, dba The San Francisco Examiner, to be the official newspaper of the City and County of San Francisco for all official advertising for Fiscal Year (FY) 2021-2022.

TransportationBudget & Taxes
Passed
5-0
Resolution#210640
Jun 22, 2021

This resolution designates specific community periodicals to serve as outreach publications for various neighborhoods and communities in San Francisco, including the LGBTQ, Chinese, Hispanic, and Black communities, among others. It aims to enhance communication and outreach efforts within these diverse groups for the fiscal year 2021-2022.

Resolution designating Bar Media, Inc. (dba Bay Area Reporter) to be the outreach community periodical of the City and County of San Francisco for the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender community; World Journal SF, LLC. to be the outreach community periodical of the City and County of San Francisco for the Chinese community; El Reportero, LLC. to be the outreach community periodical of the City and County of San Francisco for the Hispanic community; SF Bay View, Inc. (dba San Francisco Bay View National Black Newspaper) to be the outreach neighborhood periodical of the City and County of San Francisco for the Bayview and Hunter’s Point neighborhoods; San Francisco Bay Times to be the outreach neighborhood periodical of the City and County of San Francisco for the Castro and Noe Valley neighborhoods; the Bar Media, Inc. (dba Bay Area Reporter) to be the outreach neighborhood periodical of the City and County of San Francisco for the Castro and Noe Valley neighborhoods; The Noe Valley Voice to be the outreach neighborhood periodical of the City and County of San Francisco for the Noe Valley neighborhood; Street Media Media LLC (dba Marina Times) to be the neighborhood outreach periodical of the City and County of San Francisco for the Marina, Cow Hollow, Russian Hill, Nob Hill, North Beach and Embarcadero neighborhoods; Accion Latina (dba El Tecolote Newspaper) to be the outreach neighborhood periodical of the City and County of San Francisco for the Mission neighborhood; Wind Newspaper to be the outreach neighborhood periodical of the City and County of San Francisco for the Chinatown neighborhood; and to provide outreach advertising for Fiscal Year (FY) 2021-2022.

TransportationBudget & TaxesEnvironment
Passed
9-0
Resolution#210725
Jun 22, 2021

This resolution acknowledges the ninth anniversary of the DACA program and highlights the contributions of noncitizen residents, including DACA recipients. It also urges Congress to pass laws that offer relief and pathways to citizenship for immigrant communities.

Resolution acknowledging the Ninth Anniversary of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) Program, recognizing the tremendous contributions from our noncitizen residents including recipients of the DACA Program and their families, and urging Congressional approval of legislative bills that provide relief and pathways to citizenship for the immigrant communities.

TransportationBudget & TaxesHonorary / Symbolic
By Connie Chan, Myrna Melgar, Rafael Mandelman
4-0
Ordinance#210645
Jun 21, 2021

The ordinance allows the City to issue up to $67.5 million in Certificates of Participation to fund various capital improvement projects, including repairs and renovations to City-owned buildings and facilities. It also includes provisions for leasing property and managing the financial aspects of these projects to support the City's recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Ordinance authorizing the execution and delivery of Certificates of Participation, in one or more series on a tax-exempt and/or taxable basis and from time to time, evidencing and representing an aggregate principal amount of not to exceed $67,500,000 (“Certificates”), to finance and refinance certain capital improvement projects within the City, including but not limited to certain projects within the City and County of San Francisco’s (“City”) capital plan and generally consisting of critical repairs, renovations and improvements to City-owned buildings, facilities and works utilized by various City departments and local economic stimulus projects, generally consisting of repairs, renovations and improvements, designed to help build a more resilient and equitable San Francisco as part of the City’s recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, including through the retirement of certain commercial paper notes of the City issued for such purposes; approving the form of a Supplement to Trust Agreement between the City and U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee (“Trustee”) (including certain indemnities contained therein); approving respective forms of a Supplement to Property Lease and a Supplement to Project Lease, each between the City and the Trustee, for the lease and lease back of all or a portion of certain real property and improvements owned by the City and located at 375 Laguna Honda Boulevard within the City and at 1 Moreland Drive, San Bruno, California, and/or other property as determined by the Director of Public Finance; approving the form of an Official Notice of Sale and a Notice of Intention to Sell the Certificates; approving the form of an Official Statement in preliminary and final form; approving the form of a purchase contract between the City and one or more initial purchasers of the Certificates; approving the form of a Continuing Disclosure Certificate; granting general authority to City officials to take necessary actions in connection with the authorization, sale, execution and delivery of the Certificates, as defined herein; approving modifications to documents, as defined herein; and ratifying previous actions taken in connection therewith, as defined herein.

HousingBudget & TaxesBusiness & Economy
Passed
13-0
Ordinance#210647
Jun 21, 2021

The ordinance allocates $19,344,824 from Hetchy Power Revenue Bonds for the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission's capital improvement projects, while also adjusting previous funding amounts. It requires certain environmental reviews and approvals before the funds can be used for construction-related expenses.

Ordinance appropriating a total of $19,344,824 of Hetchy Power Revenue Bonds for the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) Hetch Hetchy Capital Improvement Program and de-appropriating $2,000,000 Low Carbon Fuel Standard funding for Fiscal Year (FY) 2021-2022, de-appropriating $6,843,536 Hetchy Revenue funds to Hetchy Fund balance in FY2020-2021, and placing $19,344,824 of Power Bonds by project on Controller’s Reserve subject to the Controller's certification of funds availability, including proceeds of indebtedness, and for construction related expenditures (excluding program management, planning and design) for these projects, as applicable, is also subject to the prior occurrence of the SFPUC's and the Board of Supervisors' discretionary adoption of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) findings for projects, following review and consideration of completed project related environmental analysis, where required.

Budget & TaxesEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
Passed
13-0
Ordinance#210648
Jun 21, 2021

This ordinance allocates over $213 million for the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission's wastewater improvement projects for the fiscal year 2021-2022, including adjustments to previously allocated funds. It also requires environmental reviews to be completed before construction can begin on these projects.

Ordinance appropriating a total of $213,511,178 of proceeds from revenue bonds, State of California Water Resources Control Board’s revolving loan funds (State Loan Funds) or grant funds (State Grant Funds), for the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) Wastewater Enterprise’s Capital Improvement Program for Fiscal Year (FY) 2021-2022, de-appropriating and re-appropriating $42,900,587 and placing $256,411,765 in Revenue Bonds or State Loan or Grant Funds by project on Controller’s Reserve subject to the Controller's certification of funds availability, including proceeds of indebtedness, and for construction related expenditures (excluding program management, planning and design) for these projects, as applicable, is also subject to the prior occurrence of the SFPUC's and the Board of Supervisors' discretionary adoption of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) findings for projects, following review and consideration of completed project related environmental analysis, where required.

Budget & TaxesEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
Passed
13-0
Ordinance#210649
Jun 21, 2021

This ordinance allows the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to issue up to $162.3 million in bonds to fund various capital projects for the Power Enterprise. It also authorizes the issuance of refunding bonds and confirms previous related actions.

Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 172-20, to authorize an increase of the issuance and sale of tax-exempt or taxable Power Revenue Bonds and other forms of indebtedness by the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (Commission) in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $162,314,897 to finance the costs of various capital projects benefitting the Power Enterprise pursuant to Charter, Sections 9.107(6) and 9.107(8), including amendments to the Charter of the City and County of San Francisco enacted by the voters on November 5, 2016, commonly referred to as Proposition A; authorizing the issuance of Power Revenue Refunding Bonds; declaring the Official Intent of the Commission to reimburse itself with one or more issues of tax-exempt or taxable bonds or other forms of indebtedness; and ratifying previous actions taken in connection therewith, as defined herein.

Budget & TaxesGovernance & ElectionsHonorary / Symbolic
Passed
13-0
Ordinance#210650
Jun 21, 2021

This ordinance allows the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to issue up to $563.4 million in bonds to fund various wastewater projects. It also authorizes the refinancing of existing wastewater debt and confirms previous related actions.

Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 173-20 to authorize the issuance and sale of tax-exempt or taxable Wastewater Revenue Bonds and other forms of indebtedness (as described below) by the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (Commission) in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $563,430,430 to finance the costs of various capital wastewater projects benefitting the Wastewater Enterprise pursuant to amendments to the Charter of the City and County of San Francisco enacted by the voters on November 5, 2002, as Proposition E; authorizing the issuance of Wastewater Revenue Refunding Bonds and the retirement of outstanding Wastewater Enterprise Commercial Paper; declaring the Official Intent of the Commission to reimburse itself with one or more issues of tax-exempt bonds or other forms of indebtedness; and ratifying previous actions taken in connection therewith, as defined, herein.

Budget & TaxesEnvironmentBusiness & Economy
Passed
14-0
Ordinance#210651
Jun 21, 2021

This ordinance allocates over $20 million to the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission while reducing funding by over $272 million for the Airport Commission and by nearly $18 million for the Port Commission. It requires a two-thirds vote from the Board of Supervisors for specific appropriations totaling approximately $73 million across these commissions.

Ordinance appropriating $20,716,252 in the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission and reducing appropriations by $272,379,116 in the Airport Commission and by $17,664,260 in the Port Commission; this Ordinance requires a two-thirds approval vote of all members of the Board of Supervisors for $59,659,237 in the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission, for $10,061,693 in the Airport Commission and for $3,796,402 in the Port Commission appropriations, pursuant to Charter, Section 9.113(c).

Budget & TaxesGovernance & Elections
Passed
13-0
Ordinance#210652
Jun 21, 2021

This ordinance updates the salary schedule for the Airport Commission and the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission by substituting three positions at the Airport and adding 23 new positions at the Utilities Commission for the fiscal year 2021-2022. It does not change the total number of full-time equivalent positions at the Airport but increases the total at the Utilities Commission.

Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 166-20 (Salary Ordinance Fiscal Years (FYs) 2020-2021 and 2021-2022) to reflect the substitution of three positions (0.00 FTEs) at the Airport Commission, and the substitution of nine positions (0.00 FTEs) and the addition of 23 positions (20.04 FTEs) at the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission in FY2021-2022.

Budget & TaxesGovernance & Elections
Passed
14-0
Ordinance#210656
Jun 21, 2021

This ordinance establishes a limit on the tax designation for the Neighborhood Beautification and Graffiti Clean-up Fund for the year 2021. It aims to support local efforts in improving neighborhood aesthetics and removing graffiti.

Ordinance adopting the Neighborhood Beautification and Graffiti Clean-up Fund Tax designation ceiling for tax year 2021.

Budget & Taxes
Passed
13-0
Resolution#210665
Jun 21, 2021

This resolution allows the Department of Public Health to hire a private contractor for security services because it is determined to be more cost-effective than using city employees. The measure has been officially approved.

Resolution concurring with the Controller's certification that department services can be performed by private contractor for a lower cost than similar work performed by City and County employees, for security services (Department of Public Health).

Budget & TaxesPublic Health
Passed
9-0
Resolution#210666
Jun 21, 2021

This resolution allows certain city services, such as custodial and security services, to be contracted out to private companies if they can provide the same services at a lower cost than city employees. It specifically includes various departments and services, including those related to public safety, elections, and airport operations.

Resolution concurring with the Controller's certification that department services previously approved can be performed by private contractor for a lower cost than similar work performed by City and County employees, for the following services: budget and legislative analyst (Board of Supervisors); citywide custodial services (excluding City Hall), citywide security services, fleet security, convention facilities management (General Services Agency - City Administrator); mainframe system support (General Services Agency - Technology); security services (Public Works); security services (Human Services Agency); security services (Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing); security services (Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development); food services for jail inmates (Sheriff’s Department); assembly of vote-by-mail envelopes (Department of Elections); security services (Public Utilities Commission); security, information and guest services, parking operations, shuttle bus services (Airport); and custodial and security services (Port).

HousingTransportationBudget & Taxes
Passed
9-0
Resolution#210668
Jun 21, 2021

This resolution approves the Controller's calculation of the Consumer Price Index for 2021 and adjusts the Access Line Tax accordingly. As a result, the tax will increase or decrease based on the inflation rate measured by the Consumer Price Index.

Resolution concurring with the Controller’s establishment of the Consumer Price Index for 2021, and adjusting the Access Line Tax by the same rate.

Budget & Taxes
Passed
9-0
Ordinance#210646
Jun 16, 2021

This ordinance updates the Health Code to establish patient rates and service fees for the Department of Public Health for the fiscal years 2020-2021, 2021-2022, and 2022-2023. It ensures that the fees charged for health services are officially set and documented.

Ordinance amending the Health Code to set patient rates and rates for other services provided by the Department of Public Health, for Fiscal Years (FYs) 2020-2021, 2021-2022, and 2022-2023.

Budget & TaxesPublic Health
Passed
13-0
Ordinance#210657
Jun 16, 2021

This ordinance changes how the Rent Board collects its fees, moving from property tax bills to invoices, and establishes penalties for non-payment. It also clarifies how landlords can recover part of the fee from their tenants.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to require the Rent Board to collect the Rent Board fee through invoices rather than through the property tax bill; to impose penalties in the event of non-payment of the fee; and to clarify existing law regarding the procedures for landlords to recover a portion of the fee from their tenants.

HousingBudget & TaxesGovernance & Elections
Passed
13-0
Ordinance#210658
Jun 16, 2021

This ordinance updates the fees for emergency medical services to align with current authorized amounts and changes the payment recipient from the Department of Public Health to the Department of Emergency Management. It aims to streamline the fee collection process for emergency services in San Francisco.

Ordinance amending the Business and Tax Regulations Code to update emergency medical services fees to reflect amounts currently authorized and charged under annual adjustment provisions, and to require that the fees be paid to the Department of Emergency Management rather than the Department of Public Health.

HousingBudget & TaxesPublic Health
Passed
13-0
Resolution#210661
Jun 16, 2021

This resolution allows the San Francisco Department of Public Health to accept and spend state grant funds for the fiscal year 2021-2022. It ensures that the department has the financial resources needed to support public health initiatives during that period.

Resolution authorizing the acceptance and expenditure of State grant funds by the San Francisco Department of Public Health for Fiscal Year (FY) 2021-2022.

Budget & TaxesPublic Health
Passed
9-0
Resolution#210662
Jun 16, 2021

This resolution approves the spending plan for the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing for the fiscal years 2021-2022 and 2022-2023. It outlines how funds will be allocated to address homelessness in San Francisco.

Resolution approving the Fiscal Years (FYs) 2021-2022 and 2022-2023 Expenditure Plan for the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing Fund.

HousingBudget & Taxes
Passed
9-0
Resolution#210663
Jun 16, 2021

This resolution allows the San Francisco Public Library to receive and use a grant of up to $860,885 from the Friends of the San Francisco Public Library to support various public programs and services for the fiscal year 2021-2022. The funding includes in-kind gifts, services, and cash donations.

Resolution authorizing the San Francisco Public Library to accept and expend a grant in the amount of up to $860,885 of in-kind gifts, services, and cash monies from the Friends of the San Francisco Public Library for direct support for a variety of public programs and services in Fiscal Year (FY) 2021-2022.

Budget & TaxesSocial Services & Equity
Passed
9-0
Resolution#210664
Jun 16, 2021

This resolution allows the San Francisco Public Library to receive and use up to $875,500 in donations and services from the Friends of the San Francisco Public Library to support the renovation of the Mission Branch. The funding will be available for use between the fiscal years 2021-2022 and 2024-2025.

Resolution authorizing the San Francisco Public Library to accept and expend a grant in the amount of up to $875,500 of in-kind gifts, services, and cash monies from the Friends of the San Francisco Public Library for direct support for the Mission Branch Renovation Project within the period of Fiscal Years (FYs) 2021-2022 and 2024-2025.

Budget & TaxesSocial Services & Equity
Passed
9-0
Resolution#210701
Jun 15, 2021

This resolution addresses the findings and recommendations from a Civil Grand Jury report, urging the Mayor to implement accepted suggestions through department heads and the annual budget. It aims to improve the operations of the Superior Court based on the report's insights.

Resolution responding to the Presiding Judge of the Superior Court on the findings and recommendations contained in the 2020-2021 Civil Grand Jury Report, entitled “Continuity Report;” and urging the Mayor to cause the implementation of accepted findings and recommendations through her department heads and through the development of the annual budget.

Budget & TaxesHonorary / Symbolic
Passed
8-0
Resolution#210721
Jun 15, 2021

This resolution allows designated city officials to apply for state and federal financial assistance through various grant programs for the fiscal years 2021, 2022, and 2023. It aims to secure funding for security, emergency management, and environmental protection initiatives in San Francisco.

Resolution authorizing designated City and County officials to execute and file on behalf of the City and County of San Francisco any actions necessary, as defined herein, for the purpose of obtaining State and Federal financial assistance under various grant programs, including: the Fiscal Year (FY) 2021, FY2022, and FY2023 Urban Areas Security Initiative Grant, the FY2021, FY2022, and FY2023 State Homeland Security Grant Program, the FY2021, FY2022, and FY2023 Emergency Management Performance Grant, the FY2021, FY2022, and FY2023 Local Government Oil Spill Contingency Plan Grant, and the FY2021, FY2022, and FY2023 Hazard Mitigation Grant Program.

Public SafetyBudget & Taxes
Passed
4-0
Resolution#210727
Jun 15, 2021

This resolution allows the city to issue up to $140 million in sales tax revenue bonds to fund the Peninsula Corridor Electrification Project and up to $75 million to refinance existing farebox revenue bonds. It also authorizes new credit facilities for the project and working capital, each not exceeding $100 million at any time.

Resolution authorizing the issuance of Measure RR sales tax revenue bonds in an amount not to exceed (NTE) $140,000,000 to fund the Peninsula Corridor Electrification Project (PCEP) Fundings; the issuance of Measure RR sales tax revenue bonds in an amount not to exceed $75,000,000 to refund the Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board (PCJPB) Farebox Revenue Bonds, 2019 Series A; the replacement of the existing revolving credit facility for the PCEP with a new credit facility in an amount not to exceed $100,000,000 at any one time; and the replacement of the existing revolving credit facility for working capital purposes with a new credit facility in an amount not to exceed $100,000,000 at any one time.

Budget & Taxes
By Shamann Walton
6-0
Resolution#210720
Jun 15, 2021

This resolution allows the Department of Public Health to accept and use a $2,740,288 grant from the CDC to support HIV programs aimed at ending the HIV epidemic in the U.S. The funding covers the period from August 1, 2020, to July 31, 2021.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Department of Public Health to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $2,740,288 from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for participation in a program, entitled “PS20-2010: Integrated Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Programs for Health Departments to Support Ending the HIV Epidemic in the United States,” for the period of August 1, 2020, through July 31, 2021.

Budget & TaxesPublic Health
By Rafael Mandelman
6-0